Finish Your Basement! - Dartmouth 02747

8/12/2019 (Permalink)

If you’re looking to do any remodeling, finishing your basement is often one of the most common areas to start. A finished basement is a great place for older children to have their privacy, it can make a great home office space, and in some cases, it can even be used as a rented out space to bring home (literally) extra income.

However, one of the most common occurrences we at SERVPRO of Dartmouth / New Bedford South see is water damage resulting from finished basements that were not in fact finished. A key factor the homeowner missed is making sure their basement is waterproofed. 

Not only does this prevent your basement from flooding and potentially saving you thousands of dollars in the event of a storm or flood by reducing damage, but it also creates a healthier environment in your home and lowers heating and cooling costs. Protecting your sump pump and preventing structural damage is also another benefit of waterproofing your basement. 

Recently, our crews have attended to calls regarding rainwater getting into the basement because of recent storms. If not addressed quickly, these disasters can lead to mold problems and potentially harmful health side effects. The best way to keep your finished basement actually finished is by waterproofing and preventing it in the first place. 

If you find yourself ankle-deep in water in your basement, you can always call SERVPRO of Dartmouth / New Bedford South for all your water damage needs. 508-999-2380